UTHSC awarded $3.6 million grant, expands mobile health unit - The Commercial Appeal

People experiencing homelessness have an extremely high rate of late-stage cancer diagnosis and associated mortality. Studies estimate that up to 30% of these deaths are due to preventable causes or barriers to timely treatment.Early screening can reduce deaths from breast cancer by up to 40%. However, in this population, access to screening is hindered by issues such as trouble finding adequate f